Indian Independence

In ___________, the Indian National Congress adopted Gandhi's strategy to boycott British goods.

1920

Why was the Salt March a turning point in India's struggle for independence? The British finally caved to Gandhi's protest strategies. A foreign journalist gave the story an international audience. Gandhi was jailed for his role, which put a stop to the quest for independence. The press refused to cover the story, so no one came to India's aid.

A foreign journalist gave the story an international audience.

Which of the following occurred as a result of India's partition in 1947? Select all that apply. Gandhi was assassinated. Hindus relocated to Pakistan. Nehru was assassinated. Citizens began to riot. Muslims and Hindus became more tolerant.

Gandhi was assassinated. Citizens began to riot.

Who made the following statement regarding the partitioning of India? "Those who demand separation would, in the end, suffer most for it . . . " Mahatma Gandhi Muhammad Ali Jinnah Jawarharlal Nehru Indira Gandhi

Jawarharlal Nehru

Gandhi was trained to be a _______

Lawyer

Gandhi's nickname, Mahatma, means enlightened one. great soul. happy one. peaceful soul.

great soul.

One of Jawaharlal Nehru's first duties as India's Prime Minister was to end fighting between Muslims and Hindus. relocate the post-partition refugees. improve living standards for Indians. establish a state religion in India.

improve living standards for Indians.

During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to refuse to vote in elections. purchase only British goods. pay their taxes on time. boycott Gandhi's protests.

refuse to vote in elections.

If the United States was to be partitioned in the same way India was, the partition would be based on economic classes. religious groupings. social castes. occupational divisions.

religious groupings.

The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition was a result of too many people trying to relocate at one time. a citizen-led protest of the partitioning. the Muslim-Hindu riots and violence. not enough land being given to Muslims.

too many people trying to relocate at one time.